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RIVALRY

\ɹˈa͡ɪvə͡lɹi], \ɹˈa‍ɪvə‍lɹi], \ɹ_ˈaɪ_v_əl_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of RIVALRY

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The act of trying to equal or excel; competition.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Act of rivalling: competition: emulation.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. Act of rivalling;â€” effort or strife to obtain an object which another is seeking; endeavour to equal or excel another in excellence, attainment, & c.: â€”also rivalship.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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